ACE Series Explosionproof Variable Frequency Drives

ACE Series Explosionproof Variable Frequency Drives
The Class I Dilemma
Until now, a VFD couldn’t be used inside a
classified enclosure in Class I, Division 1 or 2
locations. The heat generated by the VFD inside the
classified enclosure caused it to fail. To overcome
this problem, VFDs had to be stationed in control
rooms outside of the hazardous area, resulting in
expensive and impractical installation costs.
But what if you could station VFDs exactly where
you want them, literally mounting the drives next to
motors inside Class I areas This would provide:
• A significant reduction of construction and
installation costs
• The elimination of logistical and engineering
problems
• An increase in uptime
An industry first – New
Explosionproof VFDs
deliver installation savings,
conserve energy and
improve performance
Creative thinking and reliable solutions. That’s what
you need in the world’s most demanding environments,
and that’s what Cooper Crouse-Hinds is delivering with
its new ACE Series Explosionproof Variable Frequency
Drives – another Cooper Crouse-Hinds innovation.
ESP Solutions
For more than 100 years, Cooper
Crouse-Hinds has exceeded customer
expectations when it comes to new ideas
and technological advancements. Today,
as the electrical industry’s global leader for
hazardous environments, we continue to reach beyond
the expected – especially with our commitment to ESP
(Enhancing Safety and Productivity).
Cooper Crouse-Hinds has developed just such a
solution – the ACE Series Explosionproof Variable
Frequency Drive. It is the only explosionproof
enclosure to safely and reliably house a VFD.
This revolutionary new product features a NEMA
7 enclosure with patent pending active cooling
technology, allowing a traditional VFD to be housed
inside the classified enclosure without the risk of
overheating.
The ACE Explosionproof VFD is rated Class I,
Divisions 1 and 2 for use in the most extreme
hazardous environments, and it is designed to match
the high requirements of pumps, compressors, fans,
separators, and mixers in the following process
industries:
• Oil and gas/refineries
• OEM skid builders
• Petrochemical
• Water/waste water
• Pharmaceutical
• Food & beverage manufacturing
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